เข้าสู่ระบบDuring my graduation trip, my friends and I go on a road trip to the plateau. That's when I get afflicted with altitude sickness. As dark spots begin to form in my vision, I realize that my anti-sickness medication, which can definitely save my life, has been swapped for ibuprofen instead. I'm about to start demanding answers from the group when my fiance, Zayden Lowry, stops me. "Sorry, Noelle. I've given your imported medication to Erica. You should take some ibuprofen and try to ride out your sickness for the time being." I clutch the box of ibuprofen, already finding it difficult to breathe. "So, you're just going to make me wait for my death after taking ibuprofen, huh?" Zayden frowns deeply at me. "How could you say that? Erica is frail, but you shouldn’t curse her like that! "This trip is meant for us to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty, not an opportunity for you to show off your expensive medication! "My mom is right. You really need to change that spoiled temperament of yours. If not, I won't be able to afford your expenses, seeing as you're the frail type who collapses over the slightest inconvenience." I no longer pay Zayden any attention. Using what's left of my strength, I send my dad a text. "Dad, send someone here to take me home. Also, you can terminate the collaboration between our company and Zayden's."
ดูเพิ่มเติมA year later, I stood on the stage of the charity gala, facing the 300-odd guests in the audience."The Shepherd Foundation has helped 1200 heart disease patients since its establishment…" My voice came through the microphone loud and clear.Logan sat in the first row. His warm and gentle gaze was locked on me. He wore a navy suit that I'd picked out.Halfway through the gala, a commotion broke out. I heard security guards yelling and the guests crying in alarm. The sound of chairs hitting the ground rang through the hall.A disheveled man in threadbare clothes burst through the crowd, stumbling as he made his way to the front. He reeked of alcohol, and his greasy hair did little to distract from his scraggly beard.It was Zayden.He fell to his knees before me and broke down in tears. "Noelle, I'm sorry!"A hush filled the hall. Everyone's gaze was on us.However, I remained surprisingly calm. I felt nothing about this unexpected encounter with Zayden."I went through hell in
The security guards dragged Zayden and his mother out of the room. His mother was still struggling to break free. "Noelle! Noelle, you can't do this to us! Zayden truly loves you! That tramp led him astray, that's all!"Sweet silence resumed the second the door slammed shut.Logan handed me a glass of warm water. His fingers grazed the back of my hand."Take it easy. Your father will take care of the rest," he reassured me in a voice so calm and steady that I thought it might soothe all my wounds.I clutched the glass of water and suddenly felt like sputtering. This was the first time in years someone had spoken to me this way—no orders, no expectations, only concern."Thank you, Dr. Gardner.""Call me Logan." He sat by the bed. "We're friends from now on."Friends. I liked that.Three days later, Dad entered the room with a smile I hadn't seen him wear in a long time. "Hey, I have good news for you, Noelle."I set my book down. "What is it?""Lowry Corporation's been investi
Zayden struggled to get up, muttering under his breath like a man possessed, "Listen, Noelle, it's not like that between Erica and me. I can explain—"The hospital room door swung open once again, cutting Zayden off. Erica stormed in, wearing high heels. There were tears in her eyes. She pointed at me and let loose a torrent of abuse."Enough of your nonsense, Noelle!" Her sharp voice could have pierced my eardrums. "I'm the one Zayden loves! Stop pestering him with your tantrums!"I froze. I couldn't believe Erica dared to say that to my face."Who the hell do you think you are, keeping Zayden all to yourself?" Erica was getting more worked up as she spoke. "He isn't happy with you! All he does is tolerate you every day!"Zayden paled. He shot to his feet. "Shut up, Erica!""Why should I?" A smug gleam flashed in Erica's eyes. "Did I say something wrong? You said it yourself, if it weren't for your family's collaboration with Noelle's, you'd never have—""Enough!" Zayden clampe
The sight of the security guards brought Zayden to his knees. His face was a mess of tears and snot. "Mr. Shepherd, I'm sorry! Our families go way back. Can't you find it in your heart to give me a second chance?"Dad looked down at Zayden and said in a cool, hard voice, "Our families may have known each other for years, but that friendship means nothing next to my daughter's life.""I truly didn't know her condition was that serious!" Zayden was losing breath from all the crying. "I thought she was just trying to get my attention. I thought—""Thought what?" I snorted. "You didn't even check my medical records or learn about my medication. Why were you so confident in your assumptions, Zayden?"His mouth opened and closed, but he couldn't come up with a single retort.Just then, the room door swung open again. Zayden's mother stormed in. She leveled an angry finger at me as she snapped, "What the hell are you playing at now, Noelle? Are you happy now that you've turned Zayden int












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